Beitragvon C.D.M. » 13.08.04 @ 8:05
Real Madrid are reported to have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool striker Michael Owen, while Patrick Vieira's proposed move to the Spanish capital has stalled.
Spanish sources claim that Real have all but tied up a deal for England international Michael Owen after talks between all parties.
It is thought that Real have agreed a fee of €12 million (£8 million) plus one or possibly two players from the Spanish giants in exchange.
Midfield duo Juanfran and Antonio Nunez are thought to be the players in question that could move to Anfield in the opposite direction.
Liverpool could receive additional payments for Owen depending on Real's success in the future.
Highly-respected Spanish newspaper AS claims that Owen could be presented as early as Friday or Saturday by Real.
News of Owen's possible move to Real emerged on Tuesday after talks over a new deal with Liverpool broke down.
The speculation intensified after he was an unused substitute in the club's UEFA Champions League qualifier with Grazer AK as Liverpool did not want to have him cup-tied fearing it would seriously reduce his price-tag.
It appears that Liverpool have now conceded defeat in keeping Owen at Anfield and despite the relatively low fee Madrid have offered they accepted rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer when his contract expires.
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